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by h2onorth
Thu Aug 08, 2019 1:46 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Two faults - juddering & petrol cap
Replies: 4
Views: 26545

Re: Two faults - juddering & petrol cap

Juddering. Some reports of injector problems may cause juddering in certain situations. Petrol cap release. Make sure the actuator mechanism inside fuel filler recess is clean and greased with non sticky grease type. Make sure you when you push button on dash to open that you hold it down for a seco...
by h2onorth
Thu Aug 08, 2019 1:36 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Flat Battery
Replies: 23
Views: 63731

Re: Flat Battery

Hi all. Ok so the hybrid cannot charge the 12volt unless the engine is running, possibly and yes most mornings the engine runs for a couple of mins before 'switchingoff'. This time is based on me loading car o/s rather than in garage if lots to load sometimes. Not sure a few mins like this would mak...
by h2onorth
Tue Jul 16, 2019 3:41 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Tyre wear.
Replies: 9
Views: 22803

Re: Tyre wear.

Hi all. 17000 miles on myniro 2 even tyre wear
h2onorth
by h2onorth
Tue May 14, 2019 12:45 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: e-Niro due in just over a week!
Replies: 5
Views: 9069

Re: e-Niro due in just over a week!

Are you considering ceramic coating and or wrapping at least the front valances, bonnet, wings and mirrors to ease cleaning and reduce stone damage. Some reviews say certain colours of paint are soft and mark easily like the stupid polished black plastic inside the car areas just where hand bags and...
by h2onorth
Thu Apr 04, 2019 8:30 am
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: PHEV recall items - outcomes
Replies: 16
Views: 42169

Re: PHEV recall items - outcomes

Excellent
by h2onorth
Thu Apr 04, 2019 8:26 am
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Kia e-Niro
Replies: 18
Views: 29341

Re: Kia e-Niro

Hi kia_e-niro_fan. Kia apparently monitor all orders to ensure dealerships do not have false orders for fictiscious customers. Of course they need colours for production schedules. With regard to deposits. apparently deposits are supposed to be refundable provided you have a genuine reason for cance...
by h2onorth
Tue Apr 02, 2019 1:26 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Kia e-Niro
Replies: 18
Views: 29341

Re: Kia e-Niro

Hi Colin Lambert.
Hope you enjoy test but make sure you check out my comments about rear seating setup.
Can you Note the tyre make and version as they may be using harder rubber , ie noiser than hybrid Niro tyres.
The first edition seats may be more gripping than some other Niro seats
h2onorth
by h2onorth
Fri Mar 29, 2019 2:34 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Kia e-Niro
Replies: 18
Views: 29341

Re: Kia e-Niro

Hi all. I am very happy with my Niro 2 partly because it is large enough quiet and comfortable enough as well as being reasonably economical. Recently , being at the dealership, I took the opportunity to take a drive in the E Niro. Much has been said about it in the press, mostly good. My expectatio...
by h2onorth
Sat Mar 23, 2019 11:19 am
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Getting my Niro 2 next week - what to look for?
Replies: 3
Views: 8367

Re: Getting my Niro 2 next week - what to look for?

Hi krisnixon. Lots of reviews by owners if you go back in time on the subject history. To somerise, my Niro 2 had over 2years and generally very pleased. Seats ok but some better models have more side support. Equipment good but the adapt option is worth having if you take notice of the bells and wh...
by h2onorth
Sat Feb 23, 2019 9:59 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: USB
Replies: 14
Views: 16675

Re: USB

Hi John Pell. I think it may go off once the drivers door is opened or possibly a few minutes later, but I have never timed it.
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